Many of us in western countries grew up eating sandwiches for lunch. And while the great thing about that is that we came to enjoy various kinds of bread, we all know that all breads are not created equally. The bread we buy at supermarkets are often so processed and made with ingredients we rather should avoid. […]
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Luxurious Basil-Cashew Mayo
Do you know the feeling of trying something new, and it just…works? That’s what happened here. I felt like trying something exciting. All of the nut or seed mayos I’d previously seen were made with lemon juice for taste. But I wanted something different: flavourful and creamy, without trying too hard to be a ‘veganised’ […]
Warm Indian-Spiced Vegetable Curry
Measurements and abundance I have a confession to make. I’m not a fan of recipes. Eek! I grew up watching my mom – who was a cook by trade – toss spices and salt into 60 litre pots, by hand. Her measuring system was a combination of eye tracking, prayer and instinct. And so my siblings I […]
Tomato, Sweet Potato and Butter Bean Soup
This recipe is very special to me, since it’s one of my first original creations. It’s something I experimented with when I initially discovered my own knack for combining flavours, and incidentally, the vast world of soup. At the time, I was new to vegetarianism. So new in fact, that I didn’t realise what was […]
Fruit Bowl Breakfasts for Better Intestinal Health
Have you heard the expression that the simplest things are best? While it’s true in many cases, this statement is an invaluable lesson for rediscovering food. Given the amount and variety of fast food and convenient, packaged food options available, we can go for days without eating any fresh produce. Eating a fruit breakfast is […]
Creamy Vegan Mocha Shake
So, you like love coffee, but you also really adore chocolate. Can we have a moment of appreciation for the person who invented the mochaccino? This mocha shake is seriously thick, creamy, and so good, you’ll be spooning out the last drops. Seriously, when I reached for the spoon, I knew it was a recipe […]
No Fuss Basil Pesto
Quick, easy, no fuss basil pesto in minutes! This recipe has a wonderful garlicky taste, and is sublime when paired with freshly cooked pasta.
Hearty Split Pea Soup
This creamy split pea soup is satisfying and filling. Perfect for those chilly winter nights.
Orange-fleshed Sweet Potato and Spinach Patties
For those of us who grew up in South Africa, these are reminiscent of daltjies or bhajias :). These patties are egg-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free, and yield enough to feed a crowd.